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Here are a pair of the Optimus Pro X7 speakers. These were an updated ported version of the Minimus 7 speakers from Radio Shack and they were offered in the mid 90s. I have had these speakers for several years, and would use them for workshop and small class work where I needed decent sound with rugged portabiity. These two are in very nice shape, with solid foam surrounds and minor wear. They are two way speakers with a 4-inch woofers and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter mounted in lightweight metal enclosures. They are 8ohm speakers rated for 50-100w max and work fine . These workhorse speakers provide very nice sound, and with the slightly larger enclosures are highly regarded in the old Minimus line up. Asking $60 for the pair. Shipping is $35 in the continental US. That means I will accept reasonable offers. Ask other people who have bought stuff from me. Thanks for looking!
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Optimus is best known as a RadioShack private-label audio brand rather than an independent hi-fi manufacturer. The name traces back to RadioShack’s in-house branding, with “Optimus” used on some products from the late 1960s and more broadly on audio gear in the 1980s and 1990s. It does not have a clearly identifiable standalone founder in the way a dedicated hi-fi brand would; its heritage is tied to the RadioShack retail chain in the United States.
The line covered a broad range of consumer electronics, including stereo receivers, amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks, turntables, and later some home-theater and portable audio products. Depending on the era, many Optimus components were sourced from overseas OEM manufacturers, especially in Asia, and sold through RadioShack’s stores as house-brand alternatives to mainstream consumer audio lines.
In the market, Optimus sits firmly in the mass-market and mid-fi category rather than the high-end segment. Today it is mostly remembered by vintage-audio collectors and RadioShack enthusiasts, with certain receivers and speakers drawing interest for their retro appeal and occasional value. It is not generally regarded as a boutique or audiophile-first brand, but some models remain noteworthy for solid build and nostalgic charm.
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